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iRobot Roomba 675

iRobot · MSRP $249 (street price well below MSRP)

Entry-level Wi-Fi vacuums are mostly identical in cleaning capability; the Roomba 675 survives because parts are cheap and repair shops stock them everywhere. Not a leader, but a workhorse.

Level II
Assisted Autonomy
3 sources reviewed ·
Ready Now
Ready to own today
Reassessed
Jun 12
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Robovations Score
Capable · 61 of 100
Rescored 2026-06-12
Autonomy40 / 100

30% weight

Reliability78 / 100

25% weight

Maintenance55 / 100

15% weight

Value75 / 100

15% weight

Privacy60 / 100

15% weight

Framework

How we score →

Weighted average of 5 reads, 0–100. Scored from documented evidence — we do not lab-test.

Will the iRobot Roomba 675 work in your home?

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Specifications

The full spec sheet.

Manufacturer-published values.

Priced below the category median, with suction near the bottom of the category range and one of the shorter runtimes in the class.

Positions are rank within the 148 robot vacuums in the Robovations database.

13.39 in diaTOP3.63 inSIDEDimensional drawing
iRobot R675020 · 7.65 lbs
This robot’s rank in categoryCategory median
Price$249$120$2,399
Suction600Pa60036,000 Pa
Runtime60min40350 min
Charge time120min90420 min
Noise65dB5580 dB
Weight7.65lbs3.330.4 lbs
Battery33Wh · Li-ion
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz only
Mapping & navigation

Gyroscope + bump sensors; iAdapt random-path coverage

Official referencesManufacturer supportProduct page
Lifecycle

The record since launch.

3 tracked events since launch
20252026TODAY123
  1. 1
    NEWS · FEB 10, 2024Amazon abandons iRobot acquisition, company enters restructuring
  2. 2
    NEWS · AUG 20, 2024iRobot exits budget vacuum segment, Roomba 675 discontinued from active lineup
  3. 3
    REASSESSED · MAR 15, 2025Readiness classification maintained despite iRobot corporate instability
Ownership & reliability

How it holds up after the purchase.

Owner reports · manufacturer documentation

Six years in market with stable firmware and proven durability; Wi-Fi connectivity is reliable.

No major recalls or firmware crises. Owner reports describe consistent bump-navigation behavior across 10+ firmware versions. Early Wi-Fi dropout issues resolved by 2019 firmware update.

Owner effort~20 minhands-on time per month
Consumables$60per year, replaceable parts
Reliability trendStableowner-reported arc to date
What goes wrong, and who fixes it
Failure pointLikelihoodResolution
Brush tangle and mattingReduced suction; requires manual hair removalOccasionalOwner fixMonthly brush inspection and hair removal; replace brush every 6-12 months
Side brush wearWall-following accuracy degrades near edgesOccasionalOwner fixReplace every 2-3 months; brush clips directly into head
Wi-Fi dropout on 5 GHz networksScheduling fails; manual Clean button worksRareSelf-recoversSwitch to 2.4 GHz or re-add robot to app; no hardware fix needed
Maintenance cadence
Weekly52×a year

Empty dust bin and check for debris.

Monthly12×a year

Clean main brush and side brush of tangled hair (~5 minutes).

As neededVariesno fixed cadence

Replace side brush (~$10 per pair).

Replace main brush (~$15-20) and HEPA filter (~$15-20).

Wipe cliff sensors if they trigger false stops on certain floors.

Safety flags
CautionPinch hazard at wheel wellsGaps between body and wheel allow fingers; supervise small children near active robot.
NoteCliff sensor limitationsStairs and drop-offs are detected, but dark/glossy thresholds can confuse the sensor.
Common questions

What buyers actually ask.

4 answered
Compatibility
Does the Roomba 675 need the iRobot Home app to work?
No. App control is optional. The robot has a physical ‘Clean’ button and can run on a schedule without an app. Scheduling requires the app; basic operation does not.
Operation
How long does the battery last on a single charge?
Manufacturer specs list 60 minutes runtime; owner reports on hard floors clock 70-90 minutes on a full charge. Carpet and obstacles reduce runtime to 45-60 minutes.
Ownership
Can I replace the brush or filter myself?
Yes. Both are user-replaceable. Side brush lasts 2-3 months; main brush 6-12 months. Replacement kits cost $15-25 each from third-party sellers and authorized retailers.
Operation
Will the Roomba 675 work on both hard floors and carpet?
Yes, on low-pile carpet and hard floors. High-pile or shag carpet causes suction loss; owner reports recommend avoiding thick-pile homes.

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